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115 Professional Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082115 Professional Dr
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152 Front St, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082152 Front St
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Front St, Ponte Vedra - 152 Front St, Ponte Vedra Beach
The staff was very accommodating and reached out to notify me for follow up as requested.

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274 3rd Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250274 3rd Ave S
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860 A1A N, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082860 A1A N
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
1.0(10 reviews)
Walgreens, Ponte Vedra - 860 A1A N, Ponte Vedra
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4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 322244500 San Pablo Rd S
3.4(5 reviews)
great cafeteria the food was great. wait time was mid and the doctors were ok
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13500 Sutton Park Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 3222413500 Sutton Park Dr S
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406 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266406 Atlantic Blvd
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Walgreens - 406 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach
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410 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266410 Atlantic Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
3.0(31 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Beaches (FastMed) - 410 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach
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12620 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3224612620 Beach Blvd
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11761 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3224611761 Beach Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
5.0(24 reviews)
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9770 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322569770 Old Baymeadows Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.33(3 reviews)
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4280 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322164280 Southside Blvd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Southside Blvd, Jacksonville - 4280 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville

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2401 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322252401 Monument Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.4(326 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Arlington Monument (FastMed) - 2401 Monument Rd, Jacksonville
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14550 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 3225814550 Old St Augustine Rd
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6269 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322166269 Beach Blvd
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3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 322163625 University Blvd S
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5960 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322075960 Beach Blvd
Open until 2:30 pm
  • Mon 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Tue 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
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  • SatClosed
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Labcorp, Jacksonville - 5960 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
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4297 Oldfield Crossing Dr, Jacksonville, FL 322234297 Oldfield Crossing Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
1.0(1 reviews)
Walgreens, Mandarin - 4297 Oldfield Crossing Dr, Jacksonville
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6947 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322776947 Merrill Rd
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1021 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322111021 Cesery Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.5(315 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Arlington Cesery (FastMed) - 1021 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville
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3505 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 322173505 University Blvd W
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Walgreens - 3505 University Blvd W, Jacksonville
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120 St Johns Commons Road, Jacksonville, FL 32259120 St Johns Commons Road
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Saint Johns Commons Rd, Jacksonville - 120 St Johns Commons Road, Jacksonville

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10337 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3225710337 San Jose Blvd
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3634 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322773634 Rogero Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Rogero Rd, Jacksonville - 3634 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville

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6484 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 322776484 Fort Caroline Rd
1.0(2 reviews)
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4498 Hendricks Ave, Hendersonville, FL 322074498 Hendricks Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.28(320 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, San Marco (FastMed) - 4498 Hendricks Ave, Hendersonville
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12303 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3222312303 San Jose Blvd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.29(511 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Mandarin (FastMed) - 12303 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
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12276 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3222312276 San Jose Blvd
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115 Bartram Oaks Walk, Saint Johns, FL 32259115 Bartram Oaks Walk
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430 State Rd 13, Fruit Cove, FL 32259430 State Rd 13
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, State Road 13, Jacksonville - 430 State Rd 13

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800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207800 Prudential Dr
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655 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209655 8th St W
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1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 322041 Shircliff Way
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
3.43(35 reviews)
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5685 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322085685 Norwood Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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4475 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322104475 San Juan Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, San Juan Ave, Jacksonville - 4475 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville

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866 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218866 Dunn Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Walgreens - 866 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
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3604 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322103604 Blanding Blvd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
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  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Walgreens - 3604 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville
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1215 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322181215 Dunn Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.0(2 reviews)
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5222 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322055222 Lenox Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 320732001 Kingsley Ave
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6477 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 322106477 103rd St
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1565 County Rd 220, Orange Park, FL 320031565 County Rd 220
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Walgreens Healthcare Clinic - 1565 County Rd 220, Orange Park
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1565 County Rd 220, Fleming Island, FL 320031565 County Rd 220
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
5.0(1 reviews)
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My Doctor was not available, so I decided to go to the clinic. I thought I only had a bad cold and cough. The Nurse Practitioner checked my vitals and discovered my heart rate was double what it should be. She sent me to the ER. Thanks for saving my life.
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1680 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322181680 Dunn Ave
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  • TueClosed
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2140 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 320732140 Kingsley Ave
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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  • Thu 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.5(18 reviews)
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2032 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322182032 Dunn Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.5(389 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Northside (FastMed) - 2032 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville
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5964 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322055964 Normandy Blvd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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4.49(584 reviews)
CareSpot Urgent Care, Westside (FastMed) - 5964 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
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Shingles Vaccine FAQs

  • Where can I get a shingles vaccine in Ponte Vedra Beach?

    In general, shingles vaccines will be available at Ponte Vedra Beach-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices and local pharmacies. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you protect yourself from shingles faster.

  • How can I book a shingles vaccine in Ponte Vedra Beach?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccination you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Ponte Vedra Beach-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include “shingles vaccine” or “vaccine consultation” as your reason for visit, and bring any relevant travel plans and previous immunization records.

  • Can I make a same-day appointment for a shingles vaccine in Ponte Vedra Beach?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for shingles vaccines or consultations can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Ponte Vedra Beach-area doctors, find a provider, and book an appointment as soon as today.

  • How do I find the top-rated vaccination specialists in Ponte Vedra Beach?

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  • Who should get a shingles vaccine?

    You should get the shingles vaccine if you are at high risk for getting it or if you are experiencing symptoms. It is recommended that individuals 60 and older get the shingles vaccine, as this is when the risk of contraction is high. Even if you have previously contracted shingles, you should get the vaccine to prevent or mitigate future cases. The shingles vaccine is not recommended by the CDC for anyone younger than 60 because it has not yet been thoroughly studied in those age groups.

  • How much does a shingles vaccine cost in Ponte Vedra Beach?

    Without insurance, a shingles vaccine and the consultation generally preceding it can cost anywhere from $200 to $250.

  • Is a shingles vaccine covered by my insurance?

    All Medicare part D and most private health insurance plans cover the shingles vaccine. Typically, you will have to cover a co-payment for the consultation and, in some cases, the vaccine itself.

  • How well does the shingles vaccine work?

    The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, is 97 percent effective in preventing shingles in people aged 50 to 69 who have a strong immune system, and 91 percent effective in people aged 70 and up who have a weak immune system. It goes on to claim that in people with weakened immune systems, the shingles vaccine is 68 percent to 91 percent effective in preventing shingles. According to the CDC, the Shingrix vaccine is 91 percent effective in preventing long-term nerve damage from shingles in people 50 years and older, and 89 percent effective in adults 70 years and older.

  • How often do you need to get the shingles vaccine?

    The CDC recommends that people over 50 receive just two doses of the shingles vaccination, separated by two to six months. Adults aged 19 and above with a weakened immune system should have a second dose of the shingles vaccine one to two months after the first.

  • How long after the shingles vaccine are you contagious?

    According to the CDC, shingles is a contagious virus that only infects those who have already had chickenpox. The CDC recommends getting the shingles vaccination even if you've already had chickenpox.

Ponte Vedra Beach Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting shingles and related complications, such as long-term nerve discomfort. Knowing more about this vaccine and what it can do for you and your family will help you make better health decisions for yourself and your family.

About the shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. According to the National Library of Medicine, the varicella-zoster virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox (NLM).

Your body goes into dormancy once you've experienced chickenpox. According to the National Library of Medicine, the chickenpox virus can reactivate and produce shingles if it does so several years later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, people over 60 who had chickenpox before the age of 12 months are most likely to develop shingles. You may be more susceptible to shingles if your immune system has been weakened by illness or medicines.

Shingles Symptoms

According to the National Library of Medicine, the main symptom of shingles is a painful skin rash that starts on the spine and wraps around to the front of the chest or abdomen. Some people may develop rashes around their eyes, lips, and ears, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Before rashes appear, pain, tingling, and burning on one side of the body are common symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine. Following these feelings, red skin patches and little blisters appear, which rupture open to form small, dry, crusty sores. Shingles sores usually heal in two to three weeks with no scarring.

According to the National Library of Medicine, other shingles symptoms include:

  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Hearing loss
  • Vision problems
  • Taste problems

How to contract the shingles

The varicella-zoster virus reactivates in your body after you've had chickenpox, resulting in shingles. According to the CDC, you cannot receive shingles from someone else who has it. Chickenpox can, however, be contracted from someone who has shingles, increasing your chances of developing shingles later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, no one knows why the varicella-zoster virus suddenly becomes active again years later. According to the findings, many people who had mild cases of chickenpox are unaware they even had the virus in the first place.

What vaccines can help prevent shingles?

Two doses of the Shingrix shingles vaccination can prevent shingles. The Shingrix vaccine, according to the CDC, can also reduce your risk of shingles complications. According to the business, this shingles shot, which is given in the upper arm, is more than 90% effective in preventing shingles in people 50 and older with a good immune system.

Should I get the shingles vaccine?

The CDC recommends shingles immunization for adults aged 50 and up, as well as those aged 19 and up, who have compromised immune systems as a result of disease or pharmaceutical therapy. It also recommends having the shingles vaccination if you've had shingles and/or chickenpox in the past, as well as if you've had another shingles vaccine called Zostavax, which is no longer available in the United States.

What are the side effects?

The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, can induce temporary side effects that make it difficult to accomplish ordinary tasks for two to three days.

The following are some of the possible shingles vaccine side effects:

  • Sore arm with mild to moderate pain
  • Redness and swelling at the injection site
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Fever and chills
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea

According to the CDC, side effects are more common in younger people, and you may have a reaction to the shingles injection after both doses. It is recommended that you take over-the-counter pain medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you experience side effects after getting the shingles vaccine.

According to the CDC, another possible side effect of the shingles vaccine is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare but dangerous illness in which your immune system targets the peripheral neurological system, which controls the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Can I get a shingles vaccine if I’m younger than 50?

According to the CDC, you should only get the shingles vaccine if you are at least 19 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease if you are under 50 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease. Consult your health-care professional if you have any concerns.

Will Medicare or my health insurance pay for a shingles vaccine?

The shingles vaccine is covered by most Medicare prescription drug plans, such as Part D, but not by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B, according to Medicare.gov (Medical Insurance). Your health insurance plan may or may not cover the shingles vaccine, depending on the type of policy you have. To see if the shingles vaccine is covered under your plan, contact Medicare or your health insurance provider.

Sources

Solv has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.

  1. Shingles (February 4, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000858.htm
  2. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Transmission (July 1, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/transmission.html
  3. What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
  4. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (November 26, 2021)
    https://medlineplus.gov/guillainbarresyndrome.html
  5. Shingles shots
    https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/shingles-shots
  6. Frequently Asked Questions About Shingrix (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/hcp/shingrix/faqs.html

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